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Council in Burnaby, B.C., calls for Israel arms embargo

Council in Burnaby, B.C., calls for Israel arms embargo

BURNABY — The city council in Burnaby, B.C., has agreed to ask the federal government to impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel.
Vancouver airport says operations back to normal after navigation staffing shortfall

Vancouver airport says operations back to normal after navigation staffing shortfall

Flights for the rest of the day are mostly scheduled to depart on time, with a handful of minor delays.
Montreal police make arrest in Israeli flag burning outside Hampstead town hall

Montreal police make arrest in Israeli flag burning outside Hampstead town hall

MONTREAL — Montreal police say they have arrested a suspect after an Israeli flag on display outside a suburban town hall was set on fire.
Carney tours Latvian military base to wrap up European trip

Carney tours Latvian military base to wrap up European trip

ĀDAŽI — Prime Minister Mark Carney ended his defence-focused European trip on Wednesday by visiting Canadian troops in Latvia who are part of Canada's largest overseas deployment.
Canadian Red Cross helps rebuild Ukrainian children's hospital after rocket attack

Canadian Red Cross helps rebuild Ukrainian children's hospital after rocket attack

KYIV — Workers dangle from ropes as they brush the last bit of white paint on the trim of the Okhmatdyt children’s cardiac hospital in Kyiv. Below them, a damaged children's stroller and construction supplies sit atop a tree-covered garbage heap.
In the news today: Canadian cash helps Kyiv rebuild kids hospital, Alberta Next panel

In the news today: Canadian cash helps Kyiv rebuild kids hospital, Alberta Next panel

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B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon

B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon

VANCOUVER — British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the Fraser River this week, hoping to hook a sockeye salmon during a rare recreational opportunity to catch one of the tastiest and most prized salmon specie
Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA

Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA

Officials at both YVR and NAV CANADA are advising passengers to check the status of their flight with their airlines.
Prison, border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey

Prison, border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey

OTTAWA — Employees at Correctional Service Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service are among the least likely to recommend their office as a great place to work, a survey of federal public servants sug
Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes

Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes

Lytton, B.C., is living up to its reputation as the hottest location in Canada. Starting Sunday, temperatures in the Fraser Canyon community have surpassed 40 Celsius for three consecutive days, including 41.3 C on Monday.